as in composed
free from emotional or mental agitation
remarkably poised and possessed in the midst of all the turmoil
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as in owned
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
she possesses a keen insight into people
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Recent Examples of possessed
Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024
The period horror film, which hits theaters this weekend, stars David Dastmalchian as the host of a Johnny Carson-era late-night talk show who invites a possessed guest to boost ratings on Halloween night.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2024
Big Think, 25 Dec. 2024
Lathrop’s team found a company outside Prague, where much of the movie was shot, that still possessed 200-year-old molds to make little glass ornaments for the tabletop tree.
—Mike Calia, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The suspect was a parolee at large and possessed drug paraphernalia.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024
The period horror film, which hits theaters this weekend, stars David Dastmalchian as the host of a Johnny Carson-era late-night talk show who invites a possessed guest to boost ratings on Halloween night.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2024
Verb
In a big, Milky Way-sized galaxy, there are hundreds of billions of stars today, and even back in the early stages of the Universe, their predecessors still possessed hundreds of millions to billions of stars.
—Big Think, 25 Dec. 2024
Lathrop’s team found a company outside Prague, where much of the movie was shot, that still possessed 200-year-old molds to make little glass ornaments for the tabletop tree.
—Mike Calia, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessed
Adjective
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The 17-year-old, composed and well prepared, rattled off data about the need for youth involvement in civic decision-making.—
Mará Rose Williams,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
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Myles Lewis-Skelly, the local hero, all boyhood Arsenal spirit wrapped into a mature and composed performance, whooped buoyantly at the crowd when he was barged towards the nearest exit.—
Amy Lawrence,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Yet there are other objects — a vase owned by a friend, say, or a book that a loved one once gave us — that are imbued with a near-mystic power for us.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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Stumbling blocks in Germany include the contention by streaming giants that they would be forced to make non-economically sustainable investments, and also the fact that many German production companies are owned by broadcasters.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Here are their collected memories. February 7, 2025 Today marks one month since the outbreak of the worst wildfires in Los Angeles history.—
The Editors of AD,
Architectural Digest,
7 Feb. 2025
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The collected data will shed light on how species adapt and recolonize—or don’t.—
Anton Sorokin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Aside from Juror #2 Francesca has had several smaller roles in Clint's movies, including Jersey Boys.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Carter had little national name recognition when he was elected president in 1976, having served in the Georgia Senate and one term as governor of the state before moving to the White House.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Designed for moments of escape and calm, this walled section is especially attractive for those with sensory challenges.—
Frances MacDougall,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, the department says to stay calm but act quickly.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Producers hold onto their rights and their IP and the value from our spend is retained in the UK, not across the Atlantic.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2025
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Leicester have retained their former men’s training ground, Belvoir Drive, just outside the city centre, which is situated in a housing estate, and there is so far no information on the Land Registry of a sale.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Windham’s exclusive 1,200-acre mountain, with an elevation of 3,100 feet, is known for its pristine, uncrowded slopes—providing the perfect setting for an intimate and serene ski experience.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2025
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However, there’s no doubt the wellness oasis is every bit as thoughtful and serene as the rest of the property.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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It’s been a rare show that’s enjoyed — and embraced as cool — across a wide range of ages and audiences, with a high-energy pace, electronic music and an engaging kind of crowd interaction.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Tuesday kicks off a historically merry period for investors, a stretch known familiarly as the Santa Claus rally for the positive stock market returns typically enjoyed during the holiday season, potentially bringing further gains to a largely cheery 2024 for equities.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Possessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessed. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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